Pop up campers as vacation rental investment

Pop up campers as vacation rental investment

Real Estate Agent · West Kingston, RI · Member since 2013 · 40 posts · 29 votes
So I'm in New Hampshire on vacation this weekend ( at our vacation rental) and got chatting with a very nice waitress who it turns out also invests in real estate. One of her newest ventures is pop-up camper rentals where the camper is delivered to your camp site and set up for you with items such as pots/pans, plates, glasses, etc included for use. I've been monitoring the bigger pockets forums, blogs, podcasts,etc and haven't seen much on this topic. I found the concept very intriguing and would like to know if anyone is doing this and what their thoughts are.... Thanks Josh
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  • Investor · Glendale, AZ · Member since 2015 · 113 posts · 47 votes
    11y
    I am not doing it, but that sounds like a genius idea! Do you know how much she charges? Does she make her money as a one time service fee? Or is that the incentive to get them to stay on her land and pay daily/weekly rates?
  • Gene HackerPro Member
    Flipper/Rehabber · Lake Isabella, CA · Member since 2011 · 974 posts · 488 votes
    11y

    There are guys that do that near me.  They set up a nice newer camper/trailer. I know one is trying to sell. 

    It looks a lot more like a job than an investment.  But in the right market it could be a nice little side income.  

    I have seen people renting the RV in their driveway on AirBnB....why not.  If you have the time...

  • Real Estate Agent · West Kingston, RI · Member since 2013 · 40 posts · 29 votes
    11y

    @ john Hyatt, I thought it was a great idea as well.  We didn't get to talk much about the price structure other than it was a nightly or weekly rate.   I guess there are probably a few ways you could do it, the simpler the better I think.   I know I would camp more often if I knew I could just show up to the camp ground and everything would already be set up for me and someone would take it down when I left.  I think there is a convenience there that people would pay for.   It may be a little more work than your typical vacation rental but just depends on the system you out in place.

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    11y

    @Christine Larsen I wonder if this would work up in your area? Also, what do lots that are suitable for a small cabin, close to water go for up there? 

  • Real Estate Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2010 · 499 posts · 206 votes
    11y

    do that in an area with lots of construction jobs and you'd make a killing 

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